281 stories by "Lynne Menefee"
In November of 2011, the Maryland Theatre Guide had the pleasure of interviewing Joseph Leo Bwarie when he returned to The National Theatre in DC and "wowing" audiences for a second, hugely …
The Tony-winning smash hit Jersey Boys " based on the life of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons " is still running strong. It just celebrated its 10th year and is currently the 12th longest…
Happenstance Theater has struck gold again with its cabaret series. With its latest installment, Cabaret Noir, the company has set its sights on the shadowy, sexy world of film noir. F…
If you are looking for the perfect theatrical outing this Halloween season (or any season for that matter), look no further than Spotlighters' production of Zombie Prom. This hilarious littl…
It seems that love is in bloom in Baltimore and that is good news for theatergoers. Center Stage opened this season with Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austin's beloved battle of the sexes. Furth…
It is a testament to the enduring appeal of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice that Center Stage has chosen to open it's 53rd season with the world premier of a new theatrical version by Chri…
2015 has been a banner year for the return of many popular, 80s New Wave British bands. North American fans are embracing them with full hearts and packed venues, proving that these groups h…
If you think of Seth MacFarlane, the first thing that probably comes to mind are the highly successful adult cartoon comedies he created " "Family Guy" (now in its 13th season) and "Ameri…
Remember the days of the Cold War, mimeograph machines and rotary phones? In many ways it seems like a much more innocent time. Don't Drink the Water was Woody Allen's first play produced on…
CSC has been performing summer shows "In the Ruins" of Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park since 2003. This is the CSC's third production of the Shakespeare comedy and it is full of…
One hundred years ago, one of the most legendary performers of our time was born in Hoboken, New Jersey. This year, tribute concerts are being held all over the world to celebrate Frank S…
Everyman Theatre is wrapping up its season with the sparkling and ethereal British comedy, Blithe Spirit. It was one of the most successful plays of its time and has spawned countless rev…
If you tell people you are going to a Spandau Ballet concert, the usual reaction is, "who?" "Remember the song 'True?'" "Oh, YES! Loved that song! Whatever happened to them?" Maybe they will…
Stephen Sondheim is royalty in the world of American musical theater and Vagabond Players is offering up a sparkling production of Side by Side by Sondheim. It is musical journey of the firs…
Wonderful news, possums! The megastar, psychic and spiritual guide, Dame Edna Everage, is at The National Theatre in Washington, DC for (another) final bow in Dame Edna's Glorious Goodbye: T…
Founding Artistic Director Ian Gallanar has brought an appropriately fresh and young eye to Shakespeare's timeless romantic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, even injecting a few contemporary refer…
The New York City-based theater company Parallel Exit stopped at Theatre Project this past weekend for a handful of performances. The show was a co-production with Quest Visual Theatre, whic…
The Importance of Being Ernest was first performed on Valentine's Day 120 years ago and has remained Oscar Wilde's most beloved play. With the subtitle "A Trivial Comedy for Serious People,"…
The national tour of Cole Porter's Anything Goes sailed into Warner Theatre this past week for a two night run. The original production won three 2011 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a…
Throughout its history, theater has not only entertained but has been used to put a spotlight on injustice and spark change. Lynn Nottage's powerful 2009 drama, Ruined, won a Pulitzer Prize …
Nice Work If You Can Get It is a throwback to all those bubbly musical comedies that provided escapism during the Depression/prohibition era. The inspiration for Joe DiPietro's book takes a …
Baltimore, MD " January 14, 2015. Baltimore Shakespeare Factory (BSF) is excited to announce its 2015 season, opening on March 27 with the first-ever production of The Merchant of Veni…
Theatre Project begins the new year with Fortune's Child, a new play written by local playwright Mark Scharf. It is being presented under the auspices of the Actor's Equity Associat…
This holiday season, the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is giving a clever, local twist to Charles Dickens' classic Christmas tale of redemption and generosity. Adapted and directed by fo…
In 2006, a 1998 video of an a cappella group at Indiana University was posted on YouTube. They was performing a comic mashup of holidays tunes called "12 Days of Christmas" and t…